Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District, Natchez

Name: Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District
Address: 16 Orange Ave, Natchez, 39120-3647, United States
Telephone: +1 601-445-5700

#16 among attractions in Natchez

Greek Revival architecture, Church

Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District

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The Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District, in Natchez, Mississippi, is a 9.2-acre historic district that was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The district is small, relative to other historic districts in Natchez such as the Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District which is adjacent, on the west. Its most significant building is the Holy Family Church, the first African-American Catholic church in the state; dedicated in 1894, it is Natchez's best piece of Gothic Revival architecture. Most other buildings in the district are cottages in Queen Anne, Eastlake, Colonial Revival, bungalow, and American Craftsman architectural styles. The district as a whole is significant for its architecture and for its African-American historical associations. ()

Built: 1886 (138 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 31°33'31"N, 91°23'48"W

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16 Orange AveNatchez 39120-3647 United States

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+1 601-445-5700

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Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magnolia Hall, Stanton Hall, St. Mary Basilica, First Presbyterian Church of Natchez.

0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Magnolia Hall, Natchez
12 min walk • Magnolia Hall of Natchez, Mississippi, is also known as the Henderson-Britton House and was built in 1858. As a Greek Revival mansion it is a contributing property to the Natchez On Top of the Hill Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1860 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Stanton Hall, Natchez
9 min walk • Stanton Hall, also known as Belfast, is an Antebellum Classical Revival mansion at 401 High Street in Natchez, Mississippi. Built in the 1850s, it is one of the most opulent antebellum mansions to survive in the southeastern United States.
~1370 ftW
Church
St. Mary Basilica, Natchez
7 min walk • St. Mary Basilica, formerly St. Mary's Cathedral, located in Natchez, Mississippi, United States, is a parish church in the Diocese of Jackson and Minor basilica of the Catholic Church.
0.4 miW
Greek Revival architecture, Architecture, Church
First Presbyterian Church of Natchez, Natchez
11 min walk • First Presbyterian Church of Natchez is a historic church at 117 S. Pearl Street in Natchez, Mississippi. It was built in 1830 with Greek Revival and Federal style architectural features.
0.5 miW
Museum, History museum
Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture, Natchez
12 min walk • The Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture is a museum located in Natchez, MS, United States. The museum chronicles the history and culture of African Americans in the southern United States.
0.4 miW
Forts and castles
Fort Rosalie, Natchez
11 min walk • Fort Rosalie was built by the French in 1716 within the territory of the Natchez Native Americans and it was part of the French colonial empire in the present-day city of Natchez, Mississippi.
0.5 miW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District, Natchez
12 min walk • Natchez On-Top-of-the-Hill Historic District is a historic district in Natchez, Mississippi that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
0.5 miW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Commercial Bank and Banker's House, Natchez
13 min walk • The Commercial Bank and Banker's House is an unusual combination building, housing both a bank premises and the principal banker's residence, at 206 Main Street and 107 Canal Street in Natchez, Mississippi.
0.4 miW
31°33'28"N • 91°24'13"W
Temple B'nai Israel Natchez, Natchez
11 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Synagogue
0.5 miW
Greek Revival architecture
United States Courthouse, Natchez
13 min walk • The United States Courthouse, previously known as Institute Hall, Opera Hall, and Memorial Hall, is a building in Natchez, Mississippi that was initially constructed from 1851 to 1853, for use as an educational building. It has served a variety of public purposes in the intervening years.
0.7 miNW
Gambling, Nightlife, Casino
Magnolia Bluffs Casino, Natchez
18 min walk • Magnolia Bluffs Casino is a casino in Natchez, Mississippi. It has 45,000 square feet of gaming space, with 580 slot machines and 10 table games.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holy Family Catholic Church Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Winchester House, Natchez (4 min walk), St. Mary Basilica, Natchez (7 min walk), Stanton Hall, Natchez (9 min walk), The Manse, Natchez (10 min walk).